Surgical Assist, Inpatient Management and Acute Care Call, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Spine Surgery

Opportunity Information

Sutter West Bay Medical Group is seeking a highly skilled, collaborative Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Spine Surgery team in a unique, dual-focused role that blends first assist surgical care and high-acuity inpatient management.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside renowned spine surgeons at the forefront of advanced surgical care in a dynamic academic environment-while building deep expertise across the full spectrum of the surgical care continuum.

What You'll Do

As an integral member of the spine team, you will play a critical role both in the operating room and at the bedside, ensuring continuity and excellence in patient care:

Surgical Assist (Primary Focus)

* Provide first assist support on spine procedures in a high-acuity OR setting

* Collaborate closely with surgeons during advanced spinal surgeries

* Support pre-operative preparation and intraoperative decision-making

Inpatient & Acute Care Management

* Manage pre- and post-operative spine patients throughout hospitalization

* Conduct daily rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care plans

* Respond to acute clinical needs and urgent spine-related cases

* Participate in call coverage for emergent inpatient issues

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

* Dual Practice Model:
Unique blend of OR first assist + inpatient spine management

* High-Acuity

Experience:

Work on complex and specialized spine cases

* Academic Environment:
Collaborate with surgeons, residents, and multidisciplinary teams

* Professional Growth:
Expand advanced surgical and clinical skillsets

* Team-Centered Culture:
Strong collaboration, support, and shared commitment to patient outcomes

Who You Are

* Experienced NP or PA with a strong surgical and/or inpatient foundation

* Comfortable in high-acuity, fast-paced clinical environments

* Skilled in managing complex patient scenarios with confidence and autonomy

* Team-oriented and passionate about delivering exceptional patient care

* Committed to continuous learning and excellence in spine surgery

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

* Graduate of an accredited NP/PA program

* Current CA license (or ability to obtain)

* Board Certification

* Full schedule DEA

* BLS Certification

* Other Certification required for area of specialty

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior experience in spine surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, or surgical subspecialty care

* Experience in surgical settings/first assist

* Strong clinical assessment and patient education skills

* Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team-based, academic environment

We Offer / Join Us and Enjoy

Sutter West Bay Medical Group provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

* Medical Coverage:
Begins on day one, with multiple plan options starting as low as $0-$50 per month; includes coverage for domestic partners

* Dental & Vision: 100% employer-paid coverage

* Retirement: 8% employer-funded profit-sharing contribution up to IRS maximums-no employee contribution required

* Malpractice Insurance:
Full coverage including tail

* Continuing Medical

Education:

$3,000 annual CME allowance

* Relocation & Support:
Relocation assistance and access to professional development resources

* Technology:
Fully integrated EPIC EMR across both clinic and hospital settings

Medical Group Details

Why Sutter Health and Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG)

Sutter Health offers a uniquely physician‑aligned environment, large enough to support innovation and investment, yet local enough to preserve the autonomy, relationships, and purpose that matter to clinicians.

SWBMG is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of over 400 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with an administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

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